Migrants climb on Spain detention centre

Dozens of migrants, mainly Algerians, broke furniture and climbed on the roof of a Spanish detention centre to stage a protest about living conditions.
The protest began late on Tuesday with reports that security cameras were covered up and a security door broken.
The protesters held up banners demanding freedom and dignity before agreeing to come down 12 hours later.
The incident has highlighted Spain's policy of holding illegal immigrants at eight detention centres.
Humanitarian organisations and residents have long complained about conditions at the Madrid centre, in the western Aluche... read more

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